Reno Police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday near Barbara Bennett Park. Officers arrived on scene around 3:30 p.m. and found a man sitting inside of a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for emergency treatment, but ultimately died from his injuries. Police say it appears the victim and…… MORE
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Victorian Avenue in Sparks
A fatal motorcycle crash has shut down a portion of Victorian Avenue near Pyramid Way in Sparks. The crash happened just before 7a.m. this morning. Police say the motorcycle rider crashed into a tree and died on scene. There’s no immediate word on when the roadway will reopen to traffic. Speed appears to be a…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Hailey Nieto Pleads Not Guilty
The plea is not guilty from a Washoe County man accused of killing 18-year-old Hailey Nieto. Police say Todd Tonnochy fled the area after Nieto’s body was found near Cold Springs in March. He was arrested in Midland, Texas, with his trial set for August 2024. Tonnochy faces an open murder charge in connection with…… MORE
New Flight to Atlanta at RNO
New service from Reno to the world’s busiest airport Stacey Sunday with Reno-Tahoe International Airport says this is a big deal for RNO because it offers a link via Atlanta, to just about anywhere else in the world.… MORE
New Details in Arrest of Hug High School Teacher
The Washoe County School District Police Department is revealing more details about the arrest of a teacher at Hug High School in Sparks. Ryley Coker is accused of offering a 16-year-old boy, a student, 500 dollars in exchange for sexual favors. Investigators say the 32-year-old gave the student his personal cell phone number after a…… MORE
Crews Knock Out Brush Fire Along I-80 & USA Parkway
Fire season isn’t over yet. A small brushfire was quickly extinguished Sunday afternoon along I-80 near USA Parkway. Firefighters with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and Storey County worked to knock out the blaze. The cause is under investigation, no injuries were reported.… MORE
Overnight Lane Closures on Geiger Grade Begin This Week.
Overnight single lane closures on Geiger Grade will begin tonight as NDOT starts a project to resurface bridges. The work will continue through mid-October and drivers will see overnight single lane closures weeknights between 7p.m. through 6 a.m. Lane closures will first take place on Geiger Grade between Alt. U.S. 395 and Veterans Parkway for…… MORE
Reno Teacher Accused of Felony Solicitation of a Child For Prostitution
A teacher trusted with children is instead in police custody, accused of felony solicitation of a child for prostitution and abuse of a child involving sexual exploitation. 32-year-old Ryley Coker, who most recently taught special ed math at Hug High was arrested Thursday. Washoe Schools has placed Coker on emergency suspension without pay. The district…… MORE
Reno Shooting Suspect Arrested in Kansas
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a suspect believed to have been involved in a shooting July 3rd downtown Reno. 35-year-old Zachary Scott Daniel Miller was arrested in Independence, Kansas. He is now awaiting extradition from a Montgomery County jail. He is being held on a charge of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily…… MORE
FBI Wants Your Help In The Investigation Into Dr. Samuel Chacon
(Reno, NV) — The FBI is seeking information in the investigation of Dr. Samuel Chacon of the Women’s Health Center of Reno, Nevada. Dr. Chacon, a licensed physician, provided OB-GYN care at his office, Women’s Health Center of Reno, Nevada, and operated at local hospitals, including Renown Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical…… MORE
